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Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (22 Nov 2005)

John Curran: Question 496: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when a decision will be made regarding an application by a person (details supplied) in Dublin 22 to remain here on humanitarian grounds. [35501/05]

Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy. (23 Nov 2005)

John Curran: I express my sympathy and that of the local Fianna Fáil organisation in Clondalkin and Lucan to the family of Liam Lawlor, Hazel, Ciara, Niall, Gerald and Shane, on his tragic death. Many of the local members have expressed their sympathies to the family and many attended the funeral, including Councillor Jim Daly. Jim often mentioned Liam, saying, "Liam is one hell of a tough man and I have...

Estimates for Public Services 2006: Motion (Resumed). (23 Nov 2005)

John Curran: I welcome the opportunity to speak on the Estimates for 2006 which see a significant increase in Government spending of €3 billion, an increase of 6.6% on the spend for 2005. Our public finances are sound and our debt to GDP ratio stands at 29%, down from over 60% back in 1997. The savings in interest payments led to the increased spending. We have radically reduced personal, business and...

Estimates for Public Services 2006: Motion (Resumed). (23 Nov 2005)

John Curran: The Book of Estimates specifically mentions Garda overtime, the figure for which has been increased by €23 million. At a time when the Garda is effectively tackling crime, this overtime budget is absolutely necessary, particularly in Operation Anvil. I have heard Opposition Members say crime is out of control, failing to recognise the success of the Garda. Referring specifically to...

Estimates for Public Services 2006: Motion (Resumed). (23 Nov 2005)

John Curran: I am disappointed Deputy Bruton has left. I heard him on radio and television following publication of the Book of Estimates. He had a lot of talking to do and there was plenty of criticism but he had nothing to offer by way of policy, direction or constructive comment. When I was sitting here this evening, I was going to ask him his proposals for additional expenditure of €3 billion.

Estimates for Public Services 2006: Motion (Resumed). (23 Nov 2005)

John Curran: Let us see what the Opposition would do.

Estimates for Public Services 2006: Motion (Resumed). (23 Nov 2005)

John Curran: It is easy to criticise but not once when the Estimates were published did Deputy Bruton make a constructive comment on the additional expenditure.

Written Answers — Job Creation: Job Creation (23 Nov 2005)

John Curran: Question 149: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the position regarding investment and job creation projects for the mid-west of Dublin in 2006-2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35816/05]

Written Answers — School Enrolments: School Enrolments (23 Nov 2005)

John Curran: Question 232: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she will provide enrolment figures for all post-primary schools in the Lucan area for the years 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 and to date in 2005. [35817/05]

Written Answers — School Enrolments: School Enrolments (23 Nov 2005)

John Curran: Question 233: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she will provide enrolment figures for all primary schools in Lucan from the years 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 and to date in 2005. [35818/05]

Written Answers — Departmental Funding: Departmental Funding (23 Nov 2005)

John Curran: Question 238: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the amount spent for the period 2004 and to-date in 2005 on Educate Together in Lucan; if she will provide figures for the amount spent on Educate Together in general throughout the country for the same period; if she is satisfied with spending on Educate Together. [35829/05]

Written Answers — Unemployment Levels: Unemployment Levels (7 Dec 2005)

John Curran: Question 118: To ask the Taoiseach the latest unemployment figures for the Clondalkin and Lucan areas. [38311/05]

Written Answers — National Cancer Strategy: National Cancer Strategy (7 Dec 2005)

John Curran: Question 124: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children when she expects the national cancer strategy to be finalised by the National Cancer Forum; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38314/05]

Written Answers — Family Support Services: Family Support Services (7 Dec 2005)

John Curran: Question 170: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the services which are provided to lone parents in Clondalkin and Lucan to assist them to return to education and employment with regard to high levels of welfare dependency of lone parents; the success of these measures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38316/05]

Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (7 Dec 2005)

John Curran: Question 177: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the various community groups in Clondalkin and Lucan that have received funding by means of grant aid in the years 2003, 2004 and to date in 2005. [38315/05]

Written Answers — Summer Works Scheme: Summer Works Scheme (7 Dec 2005)

John Curran: Question 213: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the amount of funding allocated to the school summer works projects in Clondalkin and Lucan for the periods 2002, 2003, 2004 and to date in 2005. [38310/05]

Written Answers — Beef Exports: Beef Exports (8 Dec 2005)

John Curran: Question 19: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food her views on the efforts to promote trade in Irish beef to date in 2005. [38302/05]

Written Answers — Horticulture Sector: Horticulture Sector (8 Dec 2005)

John Curran: Question 84: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food her views on the progress in expanding the horticulture sector here. [38303/05]

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (13 Dec 2005)

John Curran: Question 386: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when a residency permit will be renewed for a person (details supplied) in Lucan, County Dublin; and the reason for the delay in the renewal of this residency permit. [38823/05]

Written Answers — Transport Plans: Transport Plans (25 Jan 2006)

John Curran: Question 901: To ask the Minister for Transport the plans submitted by Dublin Bus to his Department regarding the quality bus corridor on the Nangor Road, Clondalkin; when this plan will be approved; and if additional funding will be provided to Dublin Bus to acquire additional buses to provide a service on this quality bus corridor for the people of Clondalkin. [2474/06]